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Assertion (A) : Both `CO_2` snd ` SiO_2` have same structure .
Reason (R) : `CO_2` is a gas , whereas ` SiO_2` is a solid .

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If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A)

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If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not correct explanation of (A)

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If (A) is correct , but (R) is incorrect

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If (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step 1: Analyze the Assertion The assertion states that both CO₂ and SiO₂ have the same structure. - **CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide)**: The structure of CO₂ is linear. It consists of one carbon atom double bonded to two oxygen atoms (O=C=O). This structure is simple and molecular in nature. - **SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide)**: The structure of SiO₂ is quite different. SiO₂ forms a three-dimensional network structure where each silicon atom is covalently bonded to four oxygen atoms in a tetrahedral arrangement. This results in a solid structure known as a covalent network solid. **Conclusion for Step 1**: The assertion is **incorrect** because CO₂ and SiO₂ do not have the same structure. ### Step 2: Analyze the Reason The reason states that CO₂ is a gas, whereas SiO₂ is a solid. - **CO₂**: At standard temperature and pressure, CO₂ exists as a gas. This is due to the weak Van der Waals forces between CO₂ molecules, which allows them to move freely and exist in a gaseous state. - **SiO₂**: SiO₂, on the other hand, is a solid at room temperature. This is due to the strong covalent bonds in its network structure, which hold the atoms in a rigid arrangement. **Conclusion for Step 2**: The reason is **correct** because it accurately describes the physical states of CO₂ and SiO₂. ### Final Conclusion - The assertion is incorrect: CO₂ and SiO₂ do not have the same structure. - The reason is correct: CO₂ is a gas, while SiO₂ is a solid. Thus, the correct answer is that the assertion is false and the reason is true.

To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step 1: Analyze the Assertion The assertion states that both CO₂ and SiO₂ have the same structure. - **CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide)**: The structure of CO₂ is linear. It consists of one carbon atom double bonded to two oxygen atoms (O=C=O). This structure is simple and molecular in nature. - **SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide)**: The structure of SiO₂ is quite different. SiO₂ forms a three-dimensional network structure where each silicon atom is covalently bonded to four oxygen atoms in a tetrahedral arrangement. This results in a solid structure known as a covalent network solid. ...
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